Updates and Articles

ESI guest post: Environmental Racism in the Twin Cities: Pathways to Justice

September 1, 2023

ESI assistant Riya created an interactive website to showcase youth voices and other perspectives on the past, present and future of environmental injustice in the Twin Cities. Read more

Is your SAF sustainable?

September 1, 2023

For any Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to legitimately earn its moniker, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from flights cannot come at the expense of clean water and healthy habitat. Read more

An illustration of an plane flying over a river and camelina fields.

Latest storm drain mural gives clear message: just water, no waste

August 29, 2023

Our 2023 mural for water quality celebrates the metro river with vibrant color and a clear message. Visit the new mural at the scenic overlook along the Mississippi River Gorge in St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood. Read more

Colorful storm drain mural with text: Just water — no waste

Thank you, summer 2023 interns!

August 29, 2023

Our summer interns supported FMR's conservation and education work, from bird, plant and monarch surveys to summer youth program facilitation. Here are their reflections and highlights. Read more

Annika in prairie, Ivy working on art, Riya by flowers, Brandon ice fishing, Holly in autumn woods

ESI guest post: Invasive zebra mussels

August 24, 2023

ESI fellows Alaia, Camille and Amani looked into invasive zebra mussels and control methods. Read more

ESI guest post: Water pollution teach-in and cleanup

August 24, 2023

ESI fellows Kaia Frazier, Alecia Jendro and Seri Sanches took action on water pollution by hosting a cleanup and creating educational materials. Read more